Training Specialist

SUMMARY

With supervision, the Training Specialist analyzes training needs, designs, and conducts training to improve individual and organizational performance primarily on the Electronic Grants System (EGS). The EGS is a Government- Owned, Contractor Developed and Operated system. EGS encompasses business processes covering the life cycle management of research proposals and awards. With over 500 users across different agencies at MRDC and external organizations, EGS serves as a critical business system supported by Government Staff and contractor staff across multiple contracts. The Training and Development Specialist is responsible for designing and conducting training and development programs to meet the challenges of the CDMRP's EGS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and maintains training development program templates in electronic and printed media.

• Develops and maintains programs to leverage technology into training strategy.

• Conducts subject matter expert workshops to gather training development material as necessary.

• Develops and maintains training materials in various formats and platforms to support CDMRP EGS and other activities.

• Interfaces with users individually and in groups to provide guidance and training on EGS functionality.

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree from an accredited school is preferred, Bachelor's degree with focus on Instructional Systems Design and delivering instructions.

• Technically fluent in Windows desktop operating systems.

• Technically fluent in Microsoft Office 2016 (or above) and Office 365 products.

• Requires a current T1 Background Information (BI)

• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Ability to pass any necessary background investigation.

• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable by the company's insurance carrier.

• Must have an intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft office suite.

• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision, be exceedingly well organized and flexible.

Job Requirements

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

Potential for travel. When required, employee will need to complete an MVR check.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver's license and be insurable on the company's automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily indoors in a well-lit office or server room environment. The environment is normally air conditioned, but conditions may change depending upon circumstances. Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick thinking and rapid judgments. The employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, listening, and speaking. Periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. It is Katmai business philosophy and practices to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunity Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).

Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

Benefits Package

Eligible

Education

Associate Degree

Category

Professional

Exemption Type

Exempt

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